The European Union’s health agency has issued a warning for member states to brace for more cases of mpox, following the confirmation of a new, more contagious and dangerous strain known as clade 1B in Sweden. This alert emphasizes the need for heightened preparedness, planning, and awareness to ensure rapid detection and response. Clade 1B’s emergence is particularly concerning due to its rapid spread and higher case fatality rate observed in the Democratic Republic of Congo. With over 14,000 cases and 500 deaths in Africa this year, surpassing 2023’s figures, and a new case reported in Pakistan, the global health community remains on high alert. Meanwhile, Danish pharmaceutical company Bavarian Nordic has announced its readiness to produce 10 million doses of a vaccine targeting the virus by 2025.
- The European Union health agency has alerted member states about the new, more contagious mpox strain, clade 1B, urging for increased preparedness and awareness.
- Clade 1B is linked to a rapid spread and a higher case fatality rate, particularly noted in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
- Over 14,000 cases and 500 deaths from mpox have been reported in Africa this year, exceeding the total for 2023.
- Pakistan has also reported a new case of mpox, with local health authorities implementing measures to prevent further spread.
- Bavarian Nordic is gearing up to produce 10 million doses of a vaccine against the virus by 2025.
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